Join Fiona Johnston, audio describer, as she describes various artwork and objects from the Royal Collection at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
READ MORECome along to the Costume Society Scotland's season of varied talks on fashion, costume, textiles, accessories and related subjects between between October and April at Augustine United Church!
READ MOREBring your friends (or come by yourself) and spend your Sunday night at an event where you know everyone else is there for the same reason.
READ MOREJoin us on Thursdays at The Palace of Holyroodhouse for a short talk on one of the fascinating photographs in our exhibition Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography!
READ MOREA lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place at The Open Door Community Centre, Edinburgh on various dates throughout the year.
READ MOREReady to meet your Chocolate Love Match? Book now to secure one of the limited number of spaces available for our guided chocolate tasting experiences at Hotel Chocolat, Fort Kinnaird!
READ MOREDon't miss this chance to hear fantastic stories from Sir Chris Hoy, the 11-time world champion and a six-time Olympic champion, at the Usher Hall on Tuesday 1st April!
READ MORETake a trip to the frontiers of biology to explore the weird and wonderful world inside your DNA... at this free public lecture on Wednesday 2nd April at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.
READ MOREJoin Phil Thompson at Drinkmonger on Wednesday 2nd April to hear about the Thompson Brothers plans for their new distillery in Dornoch, plus a Dornoch Distillery Tasting!
READ MOREIn this talk, Roger Crofts asks his listeners what is nature to you, describes what is happening around the world and in Scotland, asks who is in charge and suggests what needs to be done.
READ MOREStacey Dooley MBE is returning to the stage for an intimate evening inspired by her new book, Dear Minnie: Conversations with Remarkable Mothers.
READ MOREWe’re in the midst of a climate emergency. Come and hear from Canadian environmental campaigner Tzeporah Berman at Augustine United Church on 5th April and bring your questions!
READ MOREJoin FLARE* at Leith Arches on Sunday 6th April for their community wellness market, showcasing local businesses!
READ MOREJoin the Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) and the US Consulate General in Edinburgh for Tartan Day and learn all about the history and future of this famous Scottish celebration!
READ MOREJoin Senior Curator of Photographs and exhibition curator Alessandro Nasini as he discusses his personal highlights from our current exhibition, Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography!
READ MOREJoin leading experts for a drink and hear about Edinburgh Zoo's mission to save wildlife and their latest conservation work around the globe!
READ MOREThis panel explores songs as tools to put in your pocket to take out at the right time, there is a song for every season and occasion!
READ MOREJoin Professor Susanne Rosenberg and the North Atlantic Song Convention for the opening keynote address of 2025!
READ MOREThis talk is for anyone interested in starting or joining a singing group, leading community songs, or simply learning more about the transformative power of singing together.
READ MOREJoin us for an exclusive guided tour of Edinburgh Zoo after closing, led by one of our rangers, followed by a talk at our new solar meadow.
READ MOREFrom intimate kitchen gatherings to grand concert performances, this panel explores how songs are presented and shared in different contexts and for diverse audiences.
READ MOREExplore the interplay between songwriting and tradition in this thought-provoking panel discussion at the Scottish Storytelling Centre on 12th April!
READ MOREWelcome to VoxBox Music's annual Record Store Day event on Saturday 12th April in St Vincent's Chapel and also the main shop!
READ MOREOne of the world’s most eminent writers and thinkers, Professor Richard Dawkins, joins the Edinburgh Science Festival 2025 on 14th April for a special event as part of his last tour on the road!
READ MOREWaterstones Edinburgh West End is thrilled to welcome #1 New York Times bestselling author Alex Aster to the shop on 15th April, as she chats about her sizzling romance debut, Summer in the City!
READ MOREJoin Edinburgh's own Burgh Blatherers on 16th April for the next open-floor storytelling night taking place throughout the year!
READ MOREJoin us at 7pm on Thursday 17th April for Mara’s first-ever Wine & Crisps Evening, hosted by the brilliant Tan&Ns Wine Importers.
READ MOREThe Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author, Ali Hazelwood, will travel across the pond to share a conversation on love, science, and the art of storytelling!
READ MOREJoin us on the croft for our first-ever collaboration with Mrs M, a Singaporean woman who is passionate about the food of her country and eager to share the unique flavours of its cuisine.
READ MOREJoin the International Ghost Society for an evening in celebration of the poet William Topaz McGonagall - a man commonly known as the worst poet ever to have lived.
READ MOREJoin Alice Strang, Curator of the National Galleries of Scotland’s Scottish Colourist series of exhibitions, for this talk on 22nd April.
READ MOREUncover the fascinating history of witchcraft and how patriarchal ideas shaped the image of a witch at the Assembly Roxy on Wednesday 23rd April! Followed by Q&A.
READ MOREJoin Catriona Silvey and Sam Canning on Thursday 24th April at Waterstones Edinburgh West End, as they chat to Katalina Watt about their new novels!
READ MOREJoin Assistant Curator of Paintings Dr Amy Parrish on 24th April to delve into some of the extraordinary works of Italian Baroque painting contained within the Royal Collection.
READ MOREThis April, Rutger Bregman comes to the Assembly Rooms to convince us that in our age of crisis, we need to stop wasting our talent in jobs that solely provide personal enrichment.
READ MOREJoin the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland on 24th April at Augustine United Church for two special history talks and our Spring Election event!
READ MOREJoin author Sara Sheridan & experts to explore the life and work of calligrapher Esther Inglis, with live Renaissance music and spoken word poetry inspired by her exquisite manuscripts!
READ MOREWaterstones Newton Mearns are thrilled to be joined by Karen Campbell on Tuesday 8th April in The Primavera Bistro to celebrate the release of her newest book, This Bright Life!
READ MOREThe Busby and Clarkston Horticultural Society is a gardening club for all who enjoy growing and learning about plants, why not join them for their exciting range of talks by knowledgeable speakers!
READ MOREJoin East Renfrewshire Climate Action Hub for a relaxed community learning session to explore the actions we can take to protect people and places we care about against the effects of climate change.
READ MOREDrop in to The R&A World Golf Museum and have a chat whilst looking at photographs, objects and film footage from our collections!
READ MOREJoin Markinch Heritage Group on 3rd April for a fascinating, interesting and informative talk by Jim Summers, a man who was at the heart of Scotland's railways!
READ MOREHe's the wild man of rock who became a national treasure, Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder will bring his new, spoken word tour to Rothes Halls on 11th April 2025!
READ MOREGlasgow Antiques and Fine Arts Society's April meeting is one of the quirkiest lectures you will ever see as you are taken on a whistle stop tour of art which fools, surprises and amuses!
READ MORECounterflows Festival returns in April for four days of live music from some of the most interesting artists working on the fringes today!
READ MOREThe Glasgow Gathering of Quilters hold a monthly programme of talks at Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre between September and June... all welcome!
READ MOREFrom injured veteran to the world's first double above-knee amputee to summit Mount Everest; Hari Budha Magar shares his inspiring journey at Cumbernauld Theatre!
READ MOREPain Association Scotland run professionally-led monthly groups across Lanarkshire for people living with all forms of chronic pain.
READ MOREJoin poet A C Clarke at Paisley Central Library as she delves into the turbulent world of Dada and Surrealism, born from the disillusionment of war.
READ MOREIt seems Renfrewshire is a treasure trove of beautifully designed buildings. So anyone interested in local architecture will enjoy Paisley and District u3a's next event.
READ MOREJoin Renfrewshire Heritage in Blend Coffee Lounge at Paisley Arts Centre for their in-person History Cafe on Saturday 12th April.
READ MOREWriter Adrian Ross gives this talk on children’s author and broadcaster Lavinia Derwent, who found huge success late in life, with memoirs about growing up on a farm in the Borders.
READ MOREJoin Waterstones Stirling at Dunblane Library on 15th April, where we are delighted to be hosting best selling Scottish author Jess Smith who will be discussing her wonderful new book, Button Bog!
READ MOREWho was William Wallace? Listen as a costumed actor gives you an insight into the life of Scotland’s National Hero.
READ MOREOn selected days throughout the year the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns!
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